Can Mexico’s health program teach the U.S. to lose weight?

Name: Can Mexico’s health program teach the U.S. to lose weight?
Uploaded: 2014-02-15T21:38:58Z
Duration: P449S
Description: With obesity levels rivaling those seen in the United States, Mexico has launched a rigorous campaign to combat the epidemic, including taxes on sugary drinks and other high-calorie snack foods. How well is that strategy is working -- and what lessons can U.S. policy makers learn from their Mexican counterparts?

Clip: 02/16/2014 | 7m 29s

With obesity levels rivaling those seen in the United States, Mexico has launched a rigorous campaign to combat the epidemic, including taxes on sugary drinks and other high-calorie snack foods. How well is that strategy is working -- and what lessons can U.S. policy makers learn from their Mexican counterparts?

Aired: 02/16/14

Rating: NR

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Can Mexico’s health program teach the U.S. to lose weight?

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